Office of Standards & Quality Assurance

The Office of Standards and Quality Assurance ensures that the necessary technical, safety and quality requirements and standards are properly identified and put in place for all line-item, EM capital and major operating projects and facilities in a timely and technically sound manner.

Major Responsibilities

Ensure Quality Assurance (QA) standards are being consistently applied so that all EM projects are completed safely and correctly.

Develops, implements and manages the Office of Environmental Management’s Quality Assurance Program (QAP) for headquarters and field sites.

Leads High Level Waste/Used Nuclear Fuel QA oversight program at EM field sites to ensure they comply with federal guidelines.

EM is committed to achieving consistent quality in all of its mission work in accordance with the Quality Assurance Rule and DOE Order on Quality Assurance. The DOE Order establishes roles and responsibilities for Secretarial Officers, Field Elements and contractors.